China Working Holiday Visa — acceptable English language test results
Find out which English language test results we accept if you are applying for a China Working Holiday Visa.
Your test results
Your result must be no more than 2 years old at the time you apply and must be obtained by sitting the test in person at a test centre. Tests taken remotely outside of a test centre, such as ‘at home’ tests are not acceptable.
Check Table 1 to find out which test results we accept as proof of your English language ability.
IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR)
In 2023 the International English Language Test System (IELTS) provider introduced a One Skill Retake option for both their Academic and General Training tests. The IELTS One Skill Retake must be completed within 60 days of the original test date.
Cambridge language assessments
The Cambridge English: First (FCE) is now called B2 First.
The Cambridge English: First for Schools (FCE) is now called B2 First for Schools.
| Test | Minimum score you need |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS): | 5.5 overall |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) |
46 overall |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) |
42 overall |
| Cambridge English B2 First | 162 overall |
| Cambridge English B2 First for Schools | 162 overall |
| Occupational English Test (OET) Paper or computer-based test |
Grade C or higher in all 4 skills — listening, reading, writing and speaking. You need this score in all 4 skills because there is no overall grade for this test. |